Though a storm brought frigid temperatures and blankets of snow to the South in a rare event, it also brought joy to the dogs of the region who have never played in the white stuff.

To free up space, Best Friends Animal Society has helped move about 1,000 dogs and cats from affected shelters to other shelters.

Benny, a 4-year-old German shepherd-husky mix found on the streets of Houston on Christmas Day, initially seemed afraid to walk on the snow. When he finally did, he turned around and got back ...